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Old 05-11-2008, 07:22 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default shocks for lowered stang question

ok, when I get springs (H&R sport) I know I need a shorter shock. So do I only need it for the front? or do I need to replace the back as well?

So, shocks from 87-93 should be what I need. Should I just buy it as a set or just the fronts? They are exactly the same price individually on stang- suspension, but the 4 piece set for 87-93 is $8 dollars cheaper.

Also, anyone know a discount code for stang-suspension?????
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Old 05-11-2008, 07:45 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You can use the -93 struts, but get 99-04 shocks. Which dampers are you looking at getting? The only reason to use the shorter -93 struts is to regain some bump-travel.
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Old 05-11-2008, 07:56 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I'm looking to get a set of Illuminas. This summer I will be going up north and traveling quite a bit. I need new shocks anyways, I'm getting more roll than I used to. I'm at 70K the stockers. I figured with the more road tripping I'll be doing, why not get something where I can soften the ride on long trips. Hence, Illumnias and while I'm in there,,,,springs.
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I really like the illuminas. I do the same thing also, soften them for the long trip to college and back and then stiffen them up a little for driving around town, and tune them in for AutoX.
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Old 05-14-2008, 11:28 AM   #5 (permalink)
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with MM C/C plates you need standard length struts (according to Chris at MM)
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Old 05-14-2008, 11:31 AM   #6 (permalink)
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really?!, because MM has a set specifically for lowered stangs.....P/N TOK-5
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Old 05-14-2008, 12:19 PM   #7 (permalink)
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right...those are fox body struts with sn95 shocks...but...and this is just what Chris told me last week (i'm definitely not an expert)

with MM c/c plates use the package for Stock ride height to retain maximum bump travel (we were talking about 1.5 inch lowering springs as well)
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Old 05-14-2008, 12:25 PM   #8 (permalink)
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btw "corral" will get you a discount on stangsuspension

the stock ride height packages from MM are TOK-2 for Illuminas and TOK-4 for blues

I haven't seen the "mixed" combination on stangsuspension but give Josh a call or use his live tech chat and he can probably help you out
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You can use stock length struts with the MM c/c plates but only becuase you can use the spacers to regain it. I'd still use the Fox spec sticks.
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